Decembre Lipford
Alford,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 12 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Dialysis settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Panama City, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Marianna, FL
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Panama City, FL
07.2012 - 01.2020
- Assisted physicians with technical procedures such as arteriovenous fistula cannulation and hemodialysis treatments.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Assisted nurses in providing patient care by performing tasks such as taking vital signs or collecting specimens.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Chipola College
true12.2023
Practical Nursing -
Tom P. Haney Technical Center
Panama City, FL09.2019
High School Diploma -
Slidell High School
Slidell, LA05.2008
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Vital Signs
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Immunization Administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse: License Number RN9653347
- CPR Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association
- IV Therapy Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
01.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
01.2020 - 12.2023
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
07.2012 - 01.2020
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Chipola College
Practical Nursing -
Tom P. Haney Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Slidell High School
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